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August 15th, 2008

Prediction 8: ACC/Big Ten Challenge

The Atlantic Coast Conference has dominated the Big Ten in each of the 9 years of this yearly Challenge. The last two years the ACC has recorded 16 wins versus just 6 losses. The ACC’s total record is 56-30.
The Challenge tips off on the first of December with Wisconsin visiting Virginia Tech.
After the […]

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March 22nd, 2008

NCAA tourney Day 3 - late thoughts

Here are some closing thoughts as this Saturday is winding down:
- Oh how I wish I could have watched Washington State take apart Notre Dame. That is an impressive win. Notre Dame can ball it.
- Marquette deserved a better fate than they got against Stanford. Lopez’ last second baseline leaner was a lucky shot. […]

By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments

February 28th, 2008

Games to watch this week - February 28th

The clock is ticking…
March Madness is fast approaching.
Every conference game matters. One big win could secure your team a birth in the NCAA tournament. One huge loss could dash your team’s hopes to play in the post-season.
Here are some of the biggest games to watch this week:

Tonight: #15 Michigan State at #9 Wisconsin - the […]

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December 21st, 2007

12/21 - And this is why you play the game (chapter 11)

Michigan versus Appalachian State in college football. Chaminade versus Virginia in college basketball. Kirk Gibson facing Dennis Eckersley in the ‘88 World Series.
On paper, each of these contests should have been blowouts. No contest. Not even close. Cupcake city.
It’s a good thing the games are not played on paper…
Tags: appalachian-state, boilermakers, Chaminade, dennis-eckersley, kirk-gibson, Michigan, […]

By Rich Carlson -- 0 comments